Remember the good ol’ days when you could hit the playground for a little double Dutch with your friends? You’d laugh, sing a few rhymes about how Cinderella was dressed in yellow, then you’d head ...

If you think jumping rope is just for the playground, then you’ve never been a part of a hardcore double Dutch competition. With the fast footwork, core stability, arm movements and overall ...

Remember those carefree days when skipping rope was all about who could go the longest without tripping? Well, that same playground activity has earned its spot as one of the most effective fitness ...

When you think about jumping rope what comes to mind? Fourth grade gym class? Training montages in boxing movies? Well guess what, jumping rope can actually do more for your overall fitness than the ...

Forget any association you had with jump ropes and gymclass. The jump rope is a powerful workout tool. It builds cardio fitness,balance, agility, and bone strength. It’s also one of the best ...

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Jumping rope is the devil’s exercise. Or so went my initial thoughts. Hopping up and down, stuck in place, while swinging a plastic whip haphazardly about your head and ankles, not only filled me with ...

Here is the summary: using a jump rope is an effective way to improve cardiovascular health and it can burn up to 100-150 calories every ten minutes, which, quite surprisingly, more calories you can ...

I’ve always thought the jump rope was a totally underrated piece of equipment. Sure, we all loved it when we were kids, but unless you’re a CrossFitter or regularly box your way around a ring, it’s ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. January 25, 2019 Add ...

If you notice people jumping rope in Solvay, just know they're on a fitness kick. They may be a little nostalgic, too. - - jump-roper extraordinaire - - made her annual visit last week, teaching ...